Multiple Origins, Uncertain Destinies: Hispanics and the American Future

Multiple Origins Uncertain Destinies Hispanics and the American Future Given current demographic trends nearly one in five U S residents will be of Hispanic origin by This major demographic shift and its implications for both the United States and the growing Hispa

Title: Multiple Origins, Uncertain Destinies: Hispanics and the American Future

Author: Marta Tienda

ISBN: 9780309096676

Page: 112

Format: Hardcover

Given current demographic trends, nearly one in five U.S residents will be of Hispanic origin by 2025 This major demographic shift and its implications for both the United States and the growing Hispanic population make Multiple Origins, Uncertain Destinies a most timely book This report from the National Research Council describes how Hispanics are transforming the couGiven current demographic trends, nearly one in five U.S residents will be of Hispanic origin by 2025 This major demographic shift and its implications for both the United States and the growing Hispanic population make Multiple Origins, Uncertain Destinies a most timely book This report from the National Research Council describes how Hispanics are transforming the country as they disperse geographically It considers their roles in schools, in the labor market, in the health care system, and in U.S politics.The book looks carefully at the diverse populations encompassed by the term a oeHispanic, a representing immigrants and their children and grandchildren from nearly two dozen Spanish speaking countries It describes the trajectory of the younger generations and established residents, and it projects long term trends in population aging, social disparities, and social mobility that have shaped and will shape the Hispanic experience.